Quick & Thrifty: Last Minute Christmas Cards

I usually send cards with pictures of the kids to friends and family, but I like to give teachers handmade cards that the children either make themselves or help with. I find that oftentimes my kids get bored with making cards before they are finished, so this year we are doing something quick and easy for all of us.

I've been saving security envelopes for months (maybe years) wanting to make a cool project with them as I've seen all over the web. I've seen so many projects made with them that I can't be 100% sure that my project is unique, so if you've seen it somewhere else please let me know so I can add a link.

Supplies:

::Cardstock (I used pre-cut A6 Flat Cards, 4 1/2 X 6 1/4), you could also cut some with fancy scrapbook scissors
::Security envelopes
::Foam mounting tape
::Scissors
::Markers, pens or colored pencils

1. Cut security envelpes into perfect squares. Fold several times and have child make snowflakes

2. Write Christmas message on one side of card & have child sign name

3. Cut mounting tape into 4 small pieces (per snowflake) and attach to back center of snowflake

4. Attach snowflake to card

5. (optional) Punch holes in top of card & attach ribbon for hanging. Then there is no need for an envelope, just attach ribbon to gift.

In my case, the children make the snowflakes and sign their names - easy and fun for them. I do the rest - quick and easy for me. This project could easily be upgraded into a fancier looking card with the addition of some layers of colorful paper or more (smaller) snowflakes.